The Center for Naval Shipbuilding Technology (CNST) identifies, develops and deploys advanced manufacturing technologies that reduce the cost and time to build and repair Navy ships. Working with the Navy's acquisition community and the shipbuilding & repair industry, CNST identifies manufacturing technology issues that negatively impact shipyard efficiency. CNST solicits, selects and funds projects to address these critical and costly issues, focusing on improving ship construction and repair processes. The CNST is a Center of Excellence (COE) that serves as a technology resource to Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Navy Manufacturing Technology Program (ManTech).